Mysuru : An important milestone in the building of the Ram Mandir will soon be reached when the eagerly awaited installation of Rama lalla’s idol in the Ayodhya Ram temple takes place. Famous Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj played a significant role in creating the idol, which is presently being placed in Ayodhya. The Ram Lalla idol has been chosen, according to the Ram Mandir Trust, and the installation ceremony is set for January 22.
Ramajanma Bhoomi trust has finalised the selection on Monday through voting. For the creation of the Rama lalla idol, a unique Krishna stone from Bujjegoudanapura village in HD Kote taluk of the Mysuru district was chosen. The idol was meticulously sculpted by a team of artists, headed by Arun Yogiraj. Ultimately, the idol carved by Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru was selected for the prestigious installation.
The entire structure, including the pedestal, is eight feet tall and three feet wide. The Ram lalla idol is an impressive fifty-one inches tall. During the selection process, the statue’s overall spiritual influence was taken into account in addition to its craftsmanship.
Champat Rai, the general secretary of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust, stated, “Earlier, a meeting of the trust was convened to select the idol of Lord Ram Lalla, which will be enshrined inside the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple. Three sculptors participated in the competition, with renowned artists from Rajasthan, Bangalore, and Mysore creating three idols. Arun Yogiraj from Mysore and K.L. Bhatt from Bangalore sculpted an idol with a dark complexion, while Arun Yogiraj crafted a 51-inch idol. The selected idol is a wonderfully crafted representation of Lord Rama in the form of a 5-year-old Bala Rama.”
He continued, describing the distinctive features of the idol, “The eyes of the Rama idol resemble lotus petals, and Bala Rama’s face radiates like the moon. There is a serene smile on the lips, and the long arms of Bala Rama draw attention, imparting a captivating look. The impressively carved idol distinctly portrays the son of King Dasaratha and an avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Speaking after the selection of idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj expessing his gratitude, mentioned that he feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to carve the stone idol of Ramlalla. He conveyed his joy at being selected for this significant project. Arun Yogiraj shared insights into the dedication and hard work involved in the sculpting process, emphasizing the significance of this achievement in his career.
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